Botox for lip lines - Proceed with caution

February 15th, 2009

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Botox is a wonderful modality to utilize for lip lines; however, you must understand what you are getting into.

When injecting Botox in the forehead or glabella, it is okay is one is unable to contract these muscles; however, only a small amount of Botox should be injected around the mouth at any given time in order to prevent oral dysharmony or affect one's pucker too much. This may mean that you will require more frequent injections to maintain this result.

Botox for lip lines

I strongly agree that you proceed with caution when it comes to Botox in the lips.

This is a treatment that is loved by some and hated by others.

Lines of the lips are due to several factors which include loss of volume, loss of bony & dental structure, loss of elasticity and repetitive use. Botox only treats the last of these and therefore multiple approaches may be required for optimal results.

I have had to injecte anywhere from 4-8 units in the upper lip and 2-4 in the lower lip. I always start with a low dose and proceed from there.

I often combine fillers, resurfacing (dermabrasion or laser), collagen induction ( skin needling), and boney supplementation with either dental appliances or deep fillers.

Botox Cosmetic can be used to treat lip lines

April 8th, 2008

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Vertical lines around the lips represent changes brought about by loss of volume in the skin and tissue beneath, as well as the constant muscle action which creases the skin. Treatment of these lines may involve replacing volume, such as with dermal fillers like Restylane, or by decreasing muscle action with botulinum toxin. At times both remedies are used together.

Botulinum toxin is most frequently used in the upper face, but has been utilized for lip creases in small doses. When placed carefully botulinum toxin can help reduce these lines for months at a time. At times the effect may not be equal, leading to a crooked smile or difficulty with speech or drinking liquids.

Consider all your options.

April 14th, 2014

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Although very tiny amounts of BOTOX® from an extremely
experienced injector could be beneficial for your lip lines, they may not be
the best choice. Most of the time, a simple resurfacing treatment (laser
therapy or chemical peels) can make a big difference for the fine wrinkles
around the mouth area, while dermal fillers are popular for deeper lines. In
fact, it’s not uncommon to combine these—sometimes with BOTOX® also—for a
comprehensive approach that typically yields more impressive results overall.

Botox treatment for lip lines

January 30th, 2012

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Lip lines are extremely bothersome to my patients, especially because they are often referred to as "smoker's lines". The best way to combat these vertical wrinkles is with combination therapy. Botox often works great in dilute and small doses in combination with dermal fillers such as Juvederm Ultra or Restylane. If the lines are deep, a fractional laser device can also be quite helpful.

Botox for lip lines

December 13th, 2009

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Very conservative injections of Botox to the upper lips will help minimize the muscle action that produces lip lines. If you are a smoker, you may need more than Botox for an acceptable outcome. It is important to stay conservative because you need lip function to remain reasonably intact.

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a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you
have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute
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